2011 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · L8 BGN
2011 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2011. Recorded mileage 188,170 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 BGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 188,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 BGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (L8 BGN) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L8 BGN Mileage History
- 21/11/2022159,992 mi
- 22/11/2023169,087 mi+9,095 mi
- 24/11/2023169,089 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2024183,281 mi+14,192 mi
- 27/11/2025188,170 mi+4,889 mi
Average of roughly 9,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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